Top 10 DIY Costumes at San Diego Comic Con 2011

Each year, nerds descend on the San Diego Convention Center—many of them in costume—to celebrate their favorite heroes and villains from movies, comics and television shows. These were our favorite outfits done the DIY way.

War Machine

War Machine

Name: JohnFrom: Phoenix, Ariz.Character: War Machine, Iron Man 2

Features: Armor made from Sintra, the same material used for storm trooper armor. Red LEDs in eyes, chest and hands. Laser pointers on all guns. Snap buttons and Velcro used to hold suit together. Interior padded with foam. The suit took six months to make, and requires two people to put on.